ecologie28 °CThe affected plants are Golfech, Saint-Alban, and Bugey, where the Loire and Rhône rivers ex…✓ Confirmed · 2 sources

France shuts down three nuclear reactors amid heatwave

EDF has shut down three nuclear reactors due to high river temperatures.

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The affected plants are Golfech, Saint-Alban, and Bugey, where the Loire and Rhône rivers exceed 28°C.

This step aims to limit ecological impact but reduces power output during peak demand.

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